I recently polled my readers regarding their most important concerns when it comes to their musculoskeletal health. In other words, what questions were they desperately seeking answers for related to ...

A reader of this column recently wrote to me with the following question: “I’m getting physical therapy for lower back pain and sciatica that is said to be from ‘piriformis syndrome.' My treatment has ...

About 40% of Americans have experienced sciatica – pain that radiates from the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower back and extends through the hips, buttocks and legs. Though the pain can be ...

Plus, warning signs you shouldn't ignore.

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Sleeping on a medium-firm mattress can reduce back pain and improve ...

Have you ever noticed someone walking unevenly, struggling to sit comfortably, or suddenly pausing mid-step because of a ...

WEST ORANGE, N.J., April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Life presents all too many problems that are a "pain in the butt," but piriformis syndrome literally shows up in this manner, according to Kaliq ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Stretching the piriformis muscle can relieve tension, reduce muscle discomfort, and improve mobility. A person can do a piriformis stretch in a chair or on the floor. The piriformis is a flat, ...